Patients in Warren ask about the benefits of dental crowns

A dental crown can serve many purposes. It can protect a tooth after a root canal procedure. A dental crown is placed on top of an abutment to complete a dental implant procedure. Dental bridges include dental crowns, which are placed over adjacent teeth for support to restore health and beauty to the smile. Patients in Warren often ask the Laser Dental Associates team in Sterling Heights about the benefits of dental crowns, the dental crown procedure, and proper aftercare of the restorations. We are happy to respond to their questions.

Benefits of dental crowns

There are several advantages of dental crowns including:

• Restoring broken or severely worn down teeth
• Protecting weak teeth from breaking or holding together parts of cracked teeth
• Covering severe tooth discoloration or misshapen teeth

Explaining the dental crown procedure

We can provide same-day crowns, thanks to CEREC technology. If you are interested in exploring treatment, we will examine your mouth, teeth, and gums and ask you about your medical history during a consultation appointment. If we believe a dental crown is the right solution for you, we will devise a treatment plan. During the procedure, we will prepare the tooth for the crown, take an impression of it, and display it on the CAD software in 3-D. Then, we place a porcelain block in the milling chamber to create the dental crown. Once the crown is completed, we will check for precise fit before placing it on the tooth. Before you leave, we will ensure you have proper aftercare instructions for the dental crown.

Proper care and maintenance of dental crowns

Your dental crown can last more than a decade with proper oral hygiene habits. Although crowns can protect the natural teeth, there is still potential for tooth decay and periodontal disease. Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss before bedtime. We recommend visiting the team at Laser Dental Associates at least biannually for oral examinations, cleanings, and x-rays when necessary.

Dental crowns can be beautiful enhancements to the smile. If you would like to explore your candidacy for crown treatment, schedule a consultation appointment by calling .